Bàgh an t-Salainn

Bay in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Bàgh an t-Salainn

Lochmaddy/Loch nam Madadh
Lochmaddy/Loch nam Madadh Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Bàgh an t-Salainn, also known as the Salt Bay, is a picturesque and historic location situated in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Located on the west coast of the Highlands, this bay offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including the nearby mountains and the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean.

The bay itself is a natural inlet, characterized by its sandy beaches and rocky cliffs. It is a popular destination for tourists, outdoor enthusiasts, and nature lovers alike. The bay's calm and clear waters make it an ideal spot for swimming, kayaking, and boating activities.

Bàgh an t-Salainn also holds historical significance. It is believed to have been a significant trading port during the medieval period, connecting the Highlands with other parts of Scotland and Europe. The remnants of a medieval salt pan, known as the "salainn" in Gaelic, can still be seen in the area, hence the bay's name.

In addition to its natural beauty and historical importance, the bay is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Visitors may spot seabirds, seals, and even dolphins frolicking in the waters. The surrounding area features several walking trails and viewpoints that allow visitors to fully appreciate the bay's natural splendor.

Overall, Bàgh an t-Salainn is a breathtaking destination that offers a blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and a chance to immerse oneself in the tranquility of the Scottish Highlands.

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Bàgh an t-Salainn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.59972/-7.1581767 or Grid Reference NF9168. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lochmaddy/Loch nam Madadh
Lochmaddy/Loch nam Madadh
Works ongoing at Lochmaddy Pier See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2897842">NF9267 : Lochmaddy Pier</a> for an earlier view.
Works ongoing at Lochmaddy Pier
See NF9267 : Lochmaddy Pier for an earlier view.
Hamarsaigh From the ferry into Lochmaddy.
Hamarsaigh
From the ferry into Lochmaddy.
Seaweed at Lochmaddy At low tide there is a very large expanse of rocks covered in vegetation here.
Seaweed at Lochmaddy
At low tide there is a very large expanse of rocks covered in vegetation here.
Taigh Chearsabhagh The buildings house a museum and arts centre, and a café with excellent home baking.
Taigh Chearsabhagh
The buildings house a museum and arts centre, and a café with excellent home baking.
MV 'Hebrides' at Lochmaddy The MV 'Hebrides' is the ferry from Uig in Skye to Tarbert in Harris and Lochmaddy in South Uist. Until the Berneray causeway was built and the Sound of Harris ferry service started, this was the only way to get from the northern to the southern Western Isles.
MV 'Hebrides' at Lochmaddy
The MV 'Hebrides' is the ferry from Uig in Skye to Tarbert in Harris and Lochmaddy in South Uist. Until the Berneray causeway was built and the Sound of Harris ferry service started, this was the only way to get from the northern to the southern Western Isles.
MV 'Cuma' The MV 'Cuma' is available for charter and regularly makes trips to St Kilda from her base in Miavaig in West Lewis. This week she was coming in to pick up a party of botanists on their way to survey the islands south of Barra. Pictured passing the dolphin statue outside the Caledonian MacBrayne office and terminal at Lochmaddy.
MV 'Cuma'
The MV 'Cuma' is available for charter and regularly makes trips to St Kilda from her base in Miavaig in West Lewis. This week she was coming in to pick up a party of botanists on their way to survey the islands south of Barra. Pictured passing the dolphin statue outside the Caledonian MacBrayne office and terminal at Lochmaddy.
Lochmaddy Marina The outermost pontoons at Lochmaddy, in use by a handful of pleasure boats.
Lochmaddy Marina
The outermost pontoons at Lochmaddy, in use by a handful of pleasure boats.
MV 'Hebrides' Leaving Lochmaddy The ferry is setting off for Uig in the Isle of Skye.
MV 'Hebrides' Leaving Lochmaddy
The ferry is setting off for Uig in the Isle of Skye.
Lochmaddy Marina This is very nearly the whole of the marina, which is used by commercial and pleasure boats.
Lochmaddy Marina
This is very nearly the whole of the marina, which is used by commercial and pleasure boats.
Lochmaddy Marina and Ferry Terminal MV 'Hebrides' at the ferry pier, from the pontoon giving access to the marina.
Lochmaddy Marina and Ferry Terminal
MV 'Hebrides' at the ferry pier, from the pontoon giving access to the marina.
On final approach to Loch Maddy I boarded the ferry at Tarbert, Isle of Harris a couple of hours ago and was told that the ferry had a change of plan and instead of going directly to Uig on Skye was now going via Loch Maddy on North Uist. All at no extra cost!
On final approach to Loch Maddy
I boarded the ferry at Tarbert, Isle of Harris a couple of hours ago and was told that the ferry had a change of plan and instead of going directly to Uig on Skye was now going via Loch Maddy on North Uist. All at no extra cost!
Go on, read it for yourself...
Go on, read it for yourself...
An Glais-eilean Meadhonach Mind your navigation in these waters! Can you imagine sailing into Loch Maddy on foggy days prior to the advent of radar, radio beacons, and sonar?
An Glais-eilean Meadhonach
Mind your navigation in these waters! Can you imagine sailing into Loch Maddy on foggy days prior to the advent of radar, radio beacons, and sonar?
Shore and small islands at Lochmaddy
Shore and small islands at Lochmaddy
Bagh Kersavagh, Lochmaddy The English is, I guess, Kersavay Bay.
Bagh Kersavagh, Lochmaddy
The English is, I guess, Kersavay Bay.
Pontoons at Lochmaddy And just look at the clarity of the water!
Pontoons at Lochmaddy
And just look at the clarity of the water!
Fish quay, Lochmaddy
Fish quay, Lochmaddy
Show me another place!

Bàgh an t-Salainn is located at Grid Ref: NF9168 (Lat: 57.59972, Lng: -7.1581767)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.59972,-7.1581767
Loch nam Madadh
Is In: Uibhist a Tuath, Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland, UK
Name En: Lochmaddy
Name Gd: Loch nam Madadh
Place: village
Population: 300
Wikidata: Q1738877
Wikipedia: en:Lochmaddy
Lat/Long: 57.5996251/-7.1608574
Bus Stop
Lochmaddy Ferry Terminal
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 6010731736
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Ferry Terminal
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: Ferry Terminal
Naptan NaptanCode: 94723549
Naptan Street: A865
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.5967169/-7.1568418
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 12:45; Sa 08:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pole
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: HS6 10
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Lat/Long: 57.5983316/-7.1588529
Seamark Information: Visible 284° -304° .
Seamark Light Category: upper
Seamark Light Character: Oc
Seamark Light Colour: green
Seamark Light Height: 10
Seamark Light Period: 8
Seamark Light Range: 4
Seamark Light Reference: A 3999.21
Seamark Light Sequence: 6+(2)
Seamark Name: Lochmaddy Ro-Ro Pier Dir Lt
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 57.5966667/-7.1573667
Seamark Light Category: vertical
Seamark Light Character: F
Seamark Light Colour: green
Seamark Light Height: 8
Seamark Light Multiple: 2
Seamark Light Range: 4
Seamark Light Reference: A 3999.2
Seamark Name: Lochmaddy Ro-Ro Pier Dir Lt
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 57.5961167/-7.1557167
Ferry Terminal
Ferry: yes
Public Transport: station
Lat/Long: 57.5964823/-7.1573761
Charging Station
Access: yes
Addr Postcode: HS6 5AA
Capacity: 2
Fee: yes
Operator: ChargePlace Scotland
Operator Wikidata: Q105359316
Ref: 50906
Socket Chademo: 1
Socket Chademo Output: 50 kW
Socket Type2: 1
Socket Type2 Output: 43 kW
Socket Type2 Cable: 1
Website: https://chargeplacescotland.org/cpmap/chargepoint/621127/
Lat/Long: 57.5968821/-7.1572653
Bus Stop
Taigh Chearsabhagh
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5983753/-7.159197
Bus Stop
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 6010696
Naptan NaptanCode: 94726437
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.6013419/-7.1630592
Board Type: wildlife
Description: Lochmaddy European Marine Site (special area of Conservation). Presenta the marine life in the local area.
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 57.5981211/-7.1586237
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: grey
Material: wood
Seats: 5
Lat/Long: 57.6021514/-7.1625447
Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Source: wind
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 57.5986267/-7.1583675
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Material: wood
Seats: 5
Lat/Long: 57.596824/-7.1566526
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: silver
Material: metal
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.596556/-7.1565749
Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Source: wind
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 57.5991214/-7.1566383
Recycling
Opening Hours: 24/7
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 57.5968596/-7.1565966
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Operator: BT
Operator Wikidata: Q593786
Payment Coins: yes
Phone: +44 1876 500357
Lat/Long: 57.6013239/-7.1630262
Public Bookcase
Lat/Long: 57.5966175/-7.1568241
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: red
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.6007111/-7.1619639
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: silver
Material: metal
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.5965315/-7.1565987
Recycling
Opening Hours: 24/7
Recycling Glass: yes
Recycling Glass Bottles: yes
Recycling Type: container
Website: https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/household-waste/household-waste-recycling/recycling-points/
Lat/Long: 57.5982964/-7.158641
Cafe
Taigh Chearsabhagh Cafe
Fhrs Id: 806650
Internet Access: wlan
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
Operator: Taigh Chearsabhagh
Website: https://www.taigh-chearsabhagh.org/eat/
Lat/Long: 57.5988435/-7.1592146
Toilets
Access: permissive
Changing Table: yes
Female: yes
Male: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5965145/-7.156882
Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 57.6000753/-7.158384
Landmark: windsock
Lat/Long: 57.5961023/-7.1556827
Kersavagh Self Catering
Tourism: apartment
Website: https://www.visitscotland.com/info/accommodation/kersavagh-self-catering-p220831
Lat/Long: 57.5998569/-7.1619996
Atm
Lat/Long: 57.5991679/-7.1604648
Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 57.5977672/-7.1631476
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: wall_loops
Capacity: 4
Lat/Long: 57.5987001/-7.1589923
Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 57.5993833/-7.1573125
High Tide, Low Tide
Artist Name: Christine Boshier
Artwork Type: sculpture
Tourism: artwork
Website: http://www.isle-of-north-uist.co.uk/what-to-do/uist-sculpture-trail/
Lat/Long: 57.5989349/-7.156202
Mosaic Mackerel
Artist Name: Rosalind Waites
Artwork Type: sculpture
Tourism: artwork
Website: http://www.isle-of-north-uist.co.uk/what-to-do/uist-sculpture-trail/
Lat/Long: 57.5991958/-7.1582794
Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 57.603842/-7.1598566
Strom na Fuirneis
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 57.60398/-7.1578074
Bagh an t-Salainn
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 57.5997376/-7.1581721
Bàgh Chearsabhagh
Name En: Bagh Kersavay
Name Gd: Bàgh Chearsabhagh
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 57.5979094/-7.1560371
Post Office
Lochmaddy Post Office
Addr Postcode: HS6 5AA
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00
Ref Pol Id: 2382
Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/1348698/lochmaddy
Lat/Long: 57.598799/-7.1590912
Sanitary Dump Station
Lat/Long: 57.5971649/-7.156599
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 57.5968658/-7.1565742
Barrier: stile
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 57.5986939/-7.1596816
Bench
Backrest: yes
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 57.600085/-7.1611737
Waste Disposal
Lat/Long: 57.5971746/-7.1586507
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5964689/-7.1567869
Entrance: main
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5966363/-7.1568163
Toilets
Changing Table: yes
Female: yes
Male: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5987495/-7.1592548
Entrance: main
Ref: Reception
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.597877/-7.158983
Entrance: yes
Ref: Lounge Bar
Wheelchair: no
Lat/Long: 57.5980958/-7.1590702
Entrance: yes
Ref: Pub
Wheelchair: no
Lat/Long: 57.5981709/-7.1590837
Pub
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: no
Opening Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00;Su 12:30-23:00
Operator: Lochmaddy Hotel
Outdoor Seating: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5981868/-7.1591672
Restaurant
Cabarach Restaurant
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cabarach-restaurant-at-Lochmaddy-hotel-888532574594336/
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: no
Operator: Lochmaddy Hotel
Website: https://www.lochmaddyhotel.co.uk/dining.html
Lat/Long: 57.5978102/-7.1590962
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Lat/Long: 57.5968546/-7.157287
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 57.5987751/-7.158924
University
OGE Innse Gall - Uibhist a Tuath
Name En: UHI Outer Hebrides - North Uist Campus
Name Gd: OGE Innse Gall - Uibhist a Tuath
Operator: University of the Highlands and Islands
Website: https://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/about-us/find-us/north-uist-campus
Lat/Long: 57.5990376/-7.159218
Oifis Thiceadan
Name En: Ticket Office
Name Gd: Oifis Thiceadan
Shop: ticket
Lat/Long: 57.596587/-7.1567451
Bank
Bank of Scotland
Addr City: Loch nam Madadh
Addr Postcode: HS6 5AA
Atm: yes
Brand: Bank of Scotland
Brand Wikidata: Q627381
Brand Wikipedia: en:Bank of Scotland
Name En: Bank of Scotland
Opening Hours: Mo 10:00-16:00, Fr 10:00-16:00
Operator: Bank of Scotland
Lat/Long: 57.5991714/-7.1605491
Lochmaddy
Leisure: marina
Seamark Harbour Category: marina
Seamark Type: harbour
Lat/Long: 57.5965641/-7.1589875
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6001733/-7.1614743
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6018436/-7.1652074
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6015756/-7.164447
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6021494/-7.1635759
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5982778/-7.160971
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5979393/-7.1601273
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5975638/-7.1592333
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5975951/-7.1591975
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5980057/-7.160477
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5980438/-7.1600854
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.5977919/-7.1623077
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5988325/-7.1622372
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5991868/-7.1630821
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.599927/-7.163754
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6004264/-7.1640316
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6009977/-7.1641268
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5981089/-7.1595027
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 12:45; Sa 08:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: wall
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: HS6 1
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Lat/Long: 57.6015442/-7.163522
Crossing
Lat/Long: 57.600986/-7.1623917
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